up and down the sunset
a sphere of tiny flies dance
first blossom
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This poem was inspired by spring unexpectedly interrupting February. And, to finish, here’s the La’s –
dance
A Whirl
a whirl awhile
the weary ballet dancer lands
in a puff of dust
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #673, Rehearsal, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, which gave Edgar Degas’ painting “Dance Rehearsal in the Studio of the Opera” as our inspiration. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Elton John –
Jangling Sun
jangling sun
dances round bare feet in summer
a dropped tambourine
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #672, Summertime, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai, which gave Rihard Jakopič’s painting “Sonce” as our inspiration. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Nina Simone –
Drunk Dance
Drunk dance of goodbyes –
Wind’s applause
Giddy branch
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This poem was written for Carpe Diem “Sparkling Stars” #11, Jack Kerouac, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here.
